Road to Cabuya, 100m after waterfall access, 50 metros Hacia Montezuma de la Soda Las Palmeras Montezuma, Costa Rica, Distance from city centre: 2.4km, 60111 Montezuma, Costa Rica
#10 of 18 hotels in Montezuma
Guests' ChoiceBased on 167 hostel reviews
8.6Cleanliness
8.3
Comfort
8.3
Location
9.2
Facilities
8.2
Staff
9.2
Value for money
9.0
Free WiFi
8.2
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End of dialog contentReviewed: 2 April 2025
Alan
United StatesNa
Clean and quiet and on the beach, neaNar town and the waterfall. Beds are made daily and sheets are changed regularly. Pleasant staff and helpful tours and transport services. Nataly is the best.
Stayed in April 2025
Reviewed: 3 March 2025
Osnatt
United StatesGreat location . Right infront of swimming pool
Really clean . Great people . Beautiful location
Stayed in March 2025
Reviewed: 20 February 2025
Robert
CanadaExcellent location, easy walk into town but far enough away to be quiet. Property overlooks the ocean, amazing sunrises. Naty was a wonderful host, very accommodating and helpful with local information.
Stayed in February 2025
Reviewed: 20 February 2025
Jeannewoj
FranceThe hostel is very comfortable, you feel like home. The highlight is the view and the distance to the beach (a small beach, almost always empty). You can be eating or chilling and always see the ocean. The staff is very sympathic, the others customers too. There is a kitchen, many bathrooms. The hostel propose some tours so it's easier to book. I wanted to stay longer but the hostel was already full... In conclusion, I totally recommand this place !!
Stayed in February 2025
Reviewed: 11 February 2025
Nate
United StatesSecond time here. Incredible spot! It’s rustic so don’t expect high end. Absolutely perfect.
Stayed in February 2025
Reviewed: 6 February 2025
Ketty
ItalyThe lighting of the common area at night should be improved to make it cosier and a little brighter. Some warm light could really improve the already great terrace at night.
Nice vibe overall and incredible sunrise on the ocean. The common area with hammocks is relaxing and inviting. The room and kitchen areas were clean. The staff is very friendly and helpful with any questions and doubts, Luís helped us organise our activities. The Montezuma waterfall is at walking distance, a few minutes away from the hostel and it’s breathtaking! We had a great time in Montezuma and the area around it!
Stayed in January 2025
Reviewed: 3 February 2025
Sandra
AustriaI stayed for 4 nights at Luminosa and I would have loved to expand my stay but it was fully booked! The hostel has everything you could ask for: Big, spacious kitchen with lot of equipment and free coffee, clean and comfortable rooms, hammocks, a balcony and a terrace, a little garden, right at the beach with a little private beach. It‘s not far from the center, has various restaurants in near distance and is only 5 minutes from the Montezuma water falls. They offer laundry service for a few dollars too. The staff is great as well, especially Luis! Ask him about the natural pools :) Definitely the best hostel I stayed at in Costa Rica.
Stayed in January 2025
Reviewed: 28 January 2025
Steve
United KingdomNothing to report
Simply amazing especially the location... - Exceptional place to watch the sunrise Great kitchen facilities Two immaculate fridges Exceptionally clean knocks the bathroom Lockers available Comfortable bed Beds made every single day ❤️ Rooms are big too Late check when mecca Total respect and appreciation to the cleaners 👌🏼
Stayed in January 2025
Reviewed: 19 January 2025
Harriet
United KingdomAmazing location, super kind staff, great value. Cleaners
Stayed in January 2025
Reviewed: 4 January 2025
Malgorzata
United KingdomThe view is mind blowing. Thank you Naty and Luis.
Stayed in December 2024
Reviewed: 2 January 2025
Regina
UkraineI didn't like that woman was cleaning my bed everyday. It made me crazy because I wanted at least privacy in my bed. I asked them twice don't do it. And sometimes she didn't do it. Thank you.
Really the best place in Montezuma. Great view. Strong wifi. Everything is simple but wild and beautiful.
Stayed in December 2024
Reviewed: 5 December 2024
Molly
United StatesKnives very dull, but they are well loved.
The location is lovely, the best sunrises in all of costa rica. Very comfortable hammocks and wonderful shared kitchen. Easily walkable to town and surrounding beaches. Naty is super knowledgeable of the are and offers great advice. Booking shuttles, tours, or atvs easy and great prices. Loved so much wildlife around, nature lovers paradise.
Stayed in December 2024
Reviewed: 2 December 2024
Alan
United StatesNa
Location was great Right on the beach and far enough from town to avoid the traffic noise and bars. Also near the waterfalls. Very clean and they even made your be daily.
Stayed in December 2024
Reviewed: 21 November 2024
Sidney
United StatesN/a
This place is amazing! The location and price are the best for the area. It is clean and the staff are friendly. I would stay again.
Stayed in November 2024
Reviewed: 16 November 2024
Magdalena
PolandThe bathrooms are quite old and require some refreshments
Amazing ocan view from the hostel, I spent a lot of time in one of the hammocks, reading books, meditating and feeling simply happy! The most beatiful sunrises and the persistant sound of the ocean are exceptional. The staff is really helpful and great, inspirational backpackers travellers from different parts of the globe. I met also great local friends from Costa Rica and visited so many beautiful places and even pool parties in Cabuya:)
Stayed in October 2024
Reviewed: 18 August 2024
Bailey
United StatesI loved everything. Maybe better security for the rooms, bigger lockboxes
The price for the location and the backyard was remarklable.
Stayed in August 2024
Reviewed: 12 August 2024
Fennell
United KingdomAbsolutely beautiful location right on the edge of the sea, very peaceful.
Stayed in August 2024
Reviewed: 10 August 2024
Belkisa
SloveniaEverything IS PERFECT❤❤❤
Stayed in August 2024
Reviewed: 21 July 2024
Ann
GermanyVery nice view over the ocean from the many hammocks!
Stayed in July 2024
Reviewed: 17 July 2024
Eva
AustraliaThe pillows could be exchanged but it’s a very minor issue for an otherwise great place to stay .
Feels like a welcoming home right by the beach with glorious sunrise and sunsets .
Stayed in July 2024
Reviewed: 23 June 2024
Séverine
BelgiumIf you want to wake up with an amazing view : this is your stay. Other than that the hostel offers everything you expect to for an hostel (clean bathroom and kitchen, good beds, places to chill around). The natural pool are def a plus 😊 and it's only 10min away from the town center.
Stayed in June 2024
Reviewed: 29 May 2024
Romina
SwitzerlandI love the location of the hostel. Around 15 min walk from the center. Right on the sea with an amazing sunrise and beautiful beaches near by. You can walk to the waterfalls. Staff is very nice and helpful
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 29 February 2024
Elena
United KingdomIt’s right next to a nearly private beach and big tide pools for swimming. There are a lot of hammocks hung around the property both on the veranda and among the palm trees which are lovely to relax in. Surfing lessons are offered by an instructor partnered with the hostel. The layout makes it easy to talk to people. The kitchen has everything necessary and the place is cleaned every day. I loved my time there
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 28 February 2024
Chloë
CanadaWe had to share one bathroom for 9 people.
We loved the view of the ocean from the balcony of the hostel. We could watch the sunrise and the sunset anywhere on the property. The staff was very kind and accommodating. It took us 15 minutes by foot to get to the center of Montezuma. There is also a little beach right next to the hostel. We had an amazing time and we'll definitely come back:)
Stayed in January 2024
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